US Bridges

Kemper Road over E Mill Creek (kemper Rd)

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 1.87 MI E of Kenn RD · Structure no. 3138127

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,218
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kemper Road over E Mill Creek (kemper Rd) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kemper Road over E Mill Creek (kemper Rd) in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,218 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,123 by 2035. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKemper Road
CrossesE Mill Creek (kemper Rd)
Location1.87 MI E of Kenn RD
RouteCounty Highway C0266
StateOhio
Coordinates39.28448, -84.43285
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating75.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,218 (2015)
Projected traffic21,123 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kemper Road over E Mill Creek (kemper Rd) built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kemper Road over E Mill Creek (kemper Rd) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Kemper Road over E Mill Creek (kemper Rd) carry?

About 15,218 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Kemper Road over E Mill Creek (kemper Rd)?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Kemper Road over E Mill Creek (kemper Rd)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.